Chrysanthemum is a full-length crochet cardigan that moves effortlessly with you as you move through your day. Wear it with a bright belt as an unexpected punch of color. Wear it as an extra layer as you head to an early morning yoga class. Wear it as a light coat throughout the transitional seasons.

Featuring long sleeves and an open front, this cardigan is crocheted from the shoulders down and joined at armholes to complete the remainder as one piece. Alternating groupings of double crochet and chain stitches create an elegant rippled pattern. Size increases are made in the dc sections, and the edges are finished with a reverse single crochet stitch border.

Flit is an airy, lightweight scarf that is perfect to wear as the seasons change. It can be worn as a fashion accessory to compliment an ensemble or with outerwear as an additional warming layer. Flit’s lacy interior is constructed using a combination of Tunisian simple and knit cluster stitches, and it is surrounded by a border of Tunisian knit stitches.

Simple extended single crochet and chain stitches are combined with a stretchy yarn to make this versatile headband. Instructions are included for both the narrow and wide versions of the headband. The wide headband can also be worn as a crown-less hat, neck covering, or ear covering.

The humble single crochet stitch is shaped into a chic hip-length cape from the top down, with arm slits and a double-breasted button-front closure. Designed to be worn over other garments for both warmth and style, it is surprisingly lightweight.

Six-pointed star blanket uses the Tunisian Slant Stitch and color changes to create wide stripes which meet to form a burst of color that radiates from the center. The stripes are continued in the surrounding border.

TECHNIQUE

Crochet

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

SIZE

Approximately 120″ across from star point to star point (shown on king-sized bed).

This asymmetrical cloche is worked in the round in single crochet. The increased length on one side is created by adding half-double crochet. Two columns of eyelets grace one side through which either the self-tie or purchased ribbon can be threaded, or wear the hat without any embellishment as a simple cloche. Weave the self-tie vertically through the eyelets, draw up the self-tie and make a bow to create “pillbox” or “turban” looks.

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